Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist

Your checklist

  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111

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New Zealand Professional Firefighters Collective Employment Agreement

Found in: Work or Volunteer with us | Collective Employment Agreements

On this page: Current pay and conditions for Firefighter Pay and conditions for other positions covered by the PFU collective agreement Current pay and conditions for Firefighters The Collective Agreement between Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the NZPFU covers members who are paid firefighters and station officers, communications centre staff, and other operational roles such as trainers, volunteer support officers, and advisors who deliver community readiness and risk reduction services to communities.

Firefighters respond to over 800 calls for assistance

News and media|16 February 2026

Firefighters are continuing to respond to calls for assistance from people affected by the storm moving across the country.

Final Fire and Emergency New Zealand deployed firefighter returns home from Canada

News and media|18 September 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s final firefighter has returned from deployment to Canada.

Port Hills Update #11

News and media|16 February 2024

Firefighters will continue to focus on strengthening the fire break around the perimeter of the Port Hills fire today.

Port Hills fire update #7

News and media|15 February 2024

Fire and Emergency crews are continuing work to suppress and contain a fire at Christchurch’s Port Hills.

Kirwee fire update #8

News and media|5 February 2024

Two ground crews and a drone crew will monitor the fire ground overnight at Kirwee to ensure the fire remains under control.

Fire and Emergency Team to support New South Wales flood response

News and media|14 November 2022

An incident management team from Fire and Emergency New Zealand will be departing for Australia today (Monday 14 November) to support the widespread flooding response in New South Wales.

Message from our Chair: Celebrating all personnel this International Firefighters’ Day

News and media|4 May 2019

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